Brooke Bruk-Jackson a white native Zimbabwean model has tongues wagging.
In a historic event, the Miss Universe Zimbabwe Competition made its return after a 22-year hiatus.
What sparked controversy was 21-year-old Zimbabwean native and model, Brooke Bruk-Jackson, securing the coveted crown.
However, this momentous victory has stirred a maelstrom of mixed reactions online due to Bruk-Jackson being a white woman representing the African nation.
Critics argue that the young woman’s win is solely due to her being white.
Further, they believe that a Black contestant should have been chosen to represent Zimbabwe, a country with a predominantly Black population.
Expressing their discontent, one Twitter user exclaimed,
“All those beautiful melanated women and you’re telling me a European woman won a contest for Black people!
On Instagram, Natasja Sibanda echoed this sentiment, declaring, I’m not supporting this at all, and I’m not here to argue with anyone.”
Black people should learn to love and respect themselves and stop sending a white girl to represent Zimbabwe.
We are not white, and just saying ‘we are not white’ isn’t enough.
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Mixed reactions
Have you ever seen Germany, India, Thailand, or China sending Black girls to represent them? Stop being fools.”
Despite the backlash, some staunchly defended Bruk-Jackson’s victory, contending that her triumph was well-deserved.
They pointed to her exceptional ability to answer questions and her modeling prowess as the reasons behind her win.
One user commended her victory, saying, “
Brooke deserved to win; she worked hard for that crown, and her walk was so graceful.
Her answer was powerful, short, and precise. Well deserved. Congrats to her,” as reported by local news outlet The Zimbabwean.
The controversy surrounding Brooke Bruk-Jackson’s victory reflects the complex intersection of race, representation, and beauty standards in the world of pageantry.
As debates rage on social media, her win serves as a focal point for discussions on inclusivity and diversity in beauty competitions, raising important questions about who gets to represent a nation’s beauty on the global stage.
